Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Race & Identity Reporter
About
Gustavo covers the intersection of race and identity for KUOW, writing stories that center voices often not catered to in typical news. Previously he was at KUNR in Reno as a Bilingual Reporting Fellow focusing on Indigenous and Latine communities where he's covered topics about MMIWP, voting access, language justice, food sovereignty, food apartheid, indigenous boarding schools and the effects wage disparities for Latinos, to name a few topics. He's most interested in covering how communities effect the levers of power they hold, to effect change.
Before finding his way into journalism he spent nearly a decade in the restaurant industry, from busboy at a buffet, to a line cook in nationally and internationally known establishments. Now all the cooking he cares about is making the perfect pot of beans and grits. Always on the hunt for a solid place of hashbrowns, or a solid bowl of menudo, let him know if you have a spot to recommend.
You can contact Gustavo on his work cell at 206-960-3698. Follow Gustavo on Instagram at @gus.chavo.
Location: Seattle
Languages: Spanish, English
Pronouns: he/him
Stories
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Kids at gunpoint, casino casings: How south Seattle Asian immigrants became the target of home invasions
At least 14 homes were broken into during a two-months long run of violent robberies targeting Asian immigrants in south Seattle and nearby suburbs. These break-ins bore marks of unusual cruelty: guns shoved in mouths, jewelry roughly grabbed off victims, children led through their homes at gunpoint until they could produce cash and luxury handbags.
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Anti-Asian hate is underreported in King County. New community gatherings aim to change that
Federal and local prosecutors and advocates for the Asian American community are encouraging crime victims to come forward and file reports, with the goal of reducing hate crimes.
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The number of migrants at a Tukwila church grows, as cold weather sets in
Around 350 migrants have camped out in front of Riverton Park United Methodist Church in Tukwila. That’s a number that has nearly doubled in size as asylum seekers continue to find their way here since the city announced a state of emergency last month.
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Seattle area faith leaders call on WA Congress members to back a ceasefire in Gaza
Close to 200 Seattle area faith leaders from different backgrounds have signed onto a statement outlining a plan to address the rising death toll in Gaza, which has now surpassed 11,000. A portion of those faith leaders gathered in front of the Jackson Federal building on Thursday morning, looking for the attention of U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray, and other federally elected officials.
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Washington state sees rise in anti-Arab, anti-Jewish hate incidents amid Israel-Hamas War
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For these asylum-seekers, a Tukwila church offers temporary comfort and refuge
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'Shock, disbelief, and disorientation.’ Seattle leaders react to Hamas attack on Israel
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Cal Anderson BLM garden to be removed by city despite pushback
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Partnerships to help asylum-seekers at Tukwila church take shape amid city's state of emergency
The growing number of migrants looking for asylum at a church in Tukwila prompted the city to declare a state of emergency on Friday. The city is asking for help from state, county, and federal governments, and hopes to meet other priorities at the local level.
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WA investigations office created in response to Manny Ellis killing begins work as trial of Tacoma officers continues
The Office of Independent Investigations, formed in 2021, is conducting trainings and bringing new staff on board to conduct investigations of the use of deadly force by law enforcement throughout the state.